Hows the best way to clean up 72 door panels - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

teeitup · 11-28-2010, 05:13 PM

Any help is appreciated, I don't want to scrub them so hard and lose the outer layer? Thanks Randy

mightyatom · 11-28-2010, 05:33 PM

I went through the same thing with my door panels a few months back. Here is the thread, the vinyl spray worked very well. I was surprised.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428373

Hope it helps.

teeitup · 11-28-2010, 05:45 PM

Wow yours turned out GREAT. Thanks for your help but I'm trying to keep this old truck all original, without doing any painting or upgrades, just wanting to clean it up some. Its kind of a barn find. Thanks Randy

sameyrasmea72 · 11-28-2010, 05:55 PM

Randy, There is some pad we bought at the grocery store that is foam-like on one side and a light scrubber on the other side. It works wonders on parchment door panels and vinyl. I was actually going to the store today and try to find it again, (i can't think of the name) because I am out and have some more DP's to clean. if i find it I will post the name. All of these are cleaned only not painted. .....Jason

JimKshortstep4x4 · 11-28-2010, 07:41 PM

I use Simple Green and a scrub brush, rinsing thoroughly after each washing. Sometimes it takes more then one scrubbing.

Jim

travlinman · 11-28-2010, 07:49 PM

ive used good ol soapy hot/warm water and maybe a little degreaser like purple or simple green and it work great for me

flashed · 11-28-2010, 07:53 PM

Try Wesleys bleachwhite tire cleaner ,it works good on plastic and vinyl.

nasqar · 11-28-2010, 08:00 PM

I did the spray myself and they panels turned out awesome. I used Dawn dishwashing detergent and a wash rag. I used an electric toothbrush on some of it to clean the crevices. I bought 2 cans from LMC for $25 and lots of elbow grease. You did a nice job on improving the appearance.

eightbanger · 11-28-2010, 08:08 PM

Now if you lived in the U.K Randy

I'd suggest Flash floor cleaner, used neat that stuff cleans years of crap outta any surface without the need to scrub...wow, I sound like a commercial. "Just look at my floors"

I'd keep it simple, hot water to soften the dirt then neat dish washing soap to clean, more hot water to rinse.

VA72C10 · 11-28-2010, 08:13 PM

try a magic eraser....I had it take off grease stains out of my company vehicle's beige door panels.... (note to self...stop hauling greasy truck parts in company vehicle

)

72BlckButy · 11-28-2010, 08:14 PM

Randy... I hope you got my voicemail, but we use Mr. Clean Magic Erasers, or the generic type of Dollar General.

They contain a strong enough formula to break through dirt and grime, without affecting the panel itself.

Spoof · 11-28-2010, 08:16 PM

Use the pre-mixed Fantastic with bleach. Nothing that I know of can beat it.

**leddzepp** · 11-28-2010, 08:18 PM

simple green and a soft bristled brush. done.

martindc1 · 11-28-2010, 08:28 PM

I have those same exact door panels and they almost seem to be eroding away, seems like with much scrubbing they would wear down some. Its almost like they had a clear layer that wore away.

teeitup · 11-28-2010, 11:24 PM

THANKS for all the help, I appreciate it
Nate, sorry for not answering the phone I took it out of my pocket when I was pressure washing and laid it on the fence, hard to answer when I was inside

Thanks Randy

*ksjh1316* · 11-28-2010, 11:53 PM

Randy I would try the Mr Clean magic erasers they work wonders on everything. Try one on some of your spare parts first just to make sure never had them hurt anything though

shiner2001 · 11-28-2010, 11:57 PM

72 door panels? That's a ****load of door panels!! Just kidding, couldn't help it. I'm about to take a brush to my blue ones as well, but them I am painting them black (probably with something from Duplicolor, love their products) to go for a two tone look. Good cleaning info in here...I dig it.

sduckworth13 · 01-04-2012, 01:09 AM

i know this is a old thread but magic eraser works great. I used it to clean my leather seats I picked up. I didnt expect them to look to good. Try it and let me know what you guys think.

sduckworth13 · 01-04-2012, 01:10 AM

duh
I just read the whole post, someone already had mentioned magic eraser

dukcaln · 01-04-2012, 01:40 AM

glad I seen this post, I was either thinking on spraying my door panels with the rubber textured spray in a can or tring to clean..... this gave me some ideas. not sure what I am going to do but I will post it up when I do

**Joesjunk** · 01-04-2012, 06:54 PM

I have used castrol super clean and then carefully pressure wash them, dont get too close though. It worked on my Parchment set in my Ochre truck

**special-K** · 01-05-2012, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martindc1

I have those same exact door panels and they almost seem to be eroding away, seems like with much scrubbing they would wear down some. Its almost like they had a clear layer that wore away.

That's caused by someone using too strong a cleaner in the past,like Spray 9. Those will need walnut shell blasting.
I have a different question I hope someone can answer...

Does anyone have a good way to get scuffs out? Not gouges,just mars or rub marks.

What can be done about scratches and even gouges?

cdowns · 01-05-2012, 10:53 AM

gojo hand cleaner without pumice works wonders on door panels and seats too

cadillacart · 01-05-2012, 12:35 PM

Scrubbing bubbles and vinyl brush. Works like magic

Livrat · 01-05-2012, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashed

Try Wesleys bleachwhite tire cleaner ,it works good on plastic and vinyl.

X2.. I used Wesley's "bleche white" on all the plastic parts, just make sure you do it outside with plenty of fresh air..

11-28-2010, 05:13 PM	#1
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Hows the best way to clean up 72 door panels Any help is appreciated, I don't want to scrub them so hard and lose the outer layer? Thanks Randy Attached Images __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure" Last edited by teeitup; 11-28-2010 at 05:36 PM.

11-28-2010, 05:33 PM	#2
mightyatom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 76	Re: Hows the best way to clean up 72 door panels I went through the same thing with my door panels a few months back. Here is the thread, the vinyl spray worked very well. I was surprised. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428373 Hope it helps. __________________ Jay ----------------------------------- { 1972 Chevrolet C-10 Fleetside, 350 V8, 5.7L. } -----------------------------------

11-28-2010, 05:45 PM	#3
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Re: Hows the best way to clean up 72 door panels Wow yours turned out GREAT. Thanks for your help but I'm trying to keep this old truck all original, without doing any painting or upgrades, just wanting to clean it up some. Its kind of a barn find. Thanks Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

11-28-2010, 05:55 PM	#4
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: Hows the best way to clean up 72 door panels Randy, There is some pad we bought at the grocery store that is foam-like on one side and a light scrubber on the other side. It works wonders on parchment door panels and vinyl. I was actually going to the store today and try to find it again, (i can't think of the name) because I am out and have some more DP's to clean. if i find it I will post the name. All of these are cleaned only not painted. .....Jason Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

11-28-2010, 07:41 PM	#5
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Hows the best way to clean up 72 door panels I use Simple Green and a scrub brush, rinsing thoroughly after each washing. Sometimes it takes more then one scrubbing. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

11-28-2010, 07:49 PM	#6
travlinman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: stockton ca. Posts: 502	Re: Hows the best way to clean up 72 door panels ive used good ol soapy hot/warm water and maybe a little degreaser like purple or simple green and it work great for me __________________ 94 ls swap silverado 65 Pontiac 78 c30 crew cab dually (parted and gone) 82 c30 crew cab dually ( now building ) 91 r30 crew cab dually (parted and gone) 69 swb-sold 71 lab sold all in progress......__ ..........._______ \|__\__ ..........\|__(O)______(O)] ........................

11-28-2010, 07:53 PM	#7
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,729	Re: Hows the best way to clean up 72 door panels Try Wesleys bleachwhite tire cleaner ,it works good on plastic and vinyl.

11-28-2010, 08:00 PM	#8
nasqar Here kitty kitty kitty Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Perrysville, IN Posts: 548	Re: Hows the best way to clean up 72 door panels I did the spray myself and they panels turned out awesome. I used Dawn dishwashing detergent and a wash rag. I used an electric toothbrush on some of it to clean the crevices. I bought 2 cans from LMC for $25 and lots of elbow grease. You did a nice job on improving the appearance.

11-28-2010, 08:08 PM	#9
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: Hows the best way to clean up 72 door panels Now if you lived in the U.K Randy I'd suggest Flash floor cleaner, used neat that stuff cleans years of crap outta any surface without the need to scrub...wow, I sound like a commercial. "Just look at my floors" I'd keep it simple, hot water to soften the dirt then neat dish washing soap to clean, more hot water to rinse. __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger

11-28-2010, 08:13 PM	#10
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Hows the best way to clean up 72 door panels try a magic eraser....I had it take off grease stains out of my company vehicle's beige door panels.... (note to self...stop hauling greasy truck parts in company vehicle ) __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-28-2010, 08:14 PM	#11
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Hows the best way to clean up 72 door panels Randy... I hope you got my voicemail, but we use Mr. Clean Magic Erasers, or the generic type of Dollar General. They contain a strong enough formula to break through dirt and grime, without affecting the panel itself. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-28-2010, 08:16 PM	#12
Spoof Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Victoria,BC, Canada Posts: 1,300	Re: Hows the best way to clean up 72 door panels Use the pre-mixed Fantastic with bleach. Nothing that I know of can beat it. __________________ 71 GMC 1500 LWB

11-28-2010, 08:18 PM	#13
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,979	Re: Hows the best way to clean up 72 door panels simple green and a soft bristled brush. done. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

11-28-2010, 08:28 PM	#14
martindc1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 218	Re: Hows the best way to clean up 72 door panels I have those same exact door panels and they almost seem to be eroding away, seems like with much scrubbing they would wear down some. Its almost like they had a clear layer that wore away. __________________ Currently truckless, previous trucks: 67 K20, 87 K10 aka V10 & 72 C10

11-28-2010, 11:24 PM	#15
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Re: Hows the best way to clean up 72 door panels THANKS for all the help, I appreciate it Nate, sorry for not answering the phone I took it out of my pocket when I was pressure washing and laid it on the fence, hard to answer when I was inside Thanks Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"



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11-28-2010, 11:53 PM	#16
ksjh1316 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 1,599	Re: Hows the best way to clean up 72 door panels Randy I would try the Mr Clean magic erasers they work wonders on everything. Try one on some of your spare parts first just to make sure never had them hurt anything though

11-28-2010, 11:57 PM	#17
shiner2001 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 222	Re: Hows the best way to clean up 72 door panels 72 door panels? That's a **load of door panels!! Just kidding, couldn't help it. I'm about to take a brush to my blue ones as well, but them I am painting them black (probably with something from Duplicolor, love their products) to go for a two tone look. Good cleaning info in here...I dig it. __________________ Derek 72 Chevy Cheyenne Super LWB 454 SS LS6 90 GMC Suburban V2500 350 ----------- 64 Chevy El Camino 357 73 Jeep Wagoneer 360 78 Jeep Cherokee 360 79 Scout II 345 88 Jeep Wrangler 4.2L 91 Jeep Wrangler 4.3L 98 Lincoln Mark VIII 4.6L 01 GMC Yukon 5.3L "If it's not broken, fix it 'till it is!"**

01-04-2012, 01:09 AM	#18
sduckworth13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 3,541	Re: Hows the best way to clean up 72 door panels i know this is a old thread but magic eraser works great. I used it to clean my leather seats I picked up. I didnt expect them to look to good. Try it and let me know what you guys think. __________________ Scott

01-04-2012, 01:10 AM	#19
sduckworth13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 3,541	Re: Hows the best way to clean up 72 door panels duh I just read the whole post, someone already had mentioned magic eraser __________________ Scott

01-04-2012, 01:40 AM	#20
dukcaln Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: vacaville ca Posts: 1,304	Re: Hows the best way to clean up 72 door panels glad I seen this post, I was either thinking on spraying my door panels with the rubber textured spray in a can or tring to clean..... this gave me some ideas. not sure what I am going to do but I will post it up when I do __________________ 04 CHEVY LLY LS DURAMAX 4WD. MODS TO FOLLOW, EFI LIVE, BUILT TRANS, LBZ MP, LIFT PUMP *SOLD* 1972 chevy c10

01-04-2012, 06:54 PM	#21
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Re: Hows the best way to clean up 72 door panels I have used castrol super clean and then carefully pressure wash them, dont get too close though. It worked on my Parchment set in my Ochre truck __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

01-05-2012, 10:53 AM	#23
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Hows the best way to clean up 72 door panels gojo hand cleaner without pumice works wonders on door panels and seats too __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-05-2012, 12:35 PM	#24
cadillacart 1972 C/20 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 273	Re: Hows the best way to clean up 72 door panels Scrubbing bubbles and vinyl brush. Works like magic __________________ My Gallery 1972 C/20 402 Gramp's Truck

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